LCV Names Bernie Moreno a “Dirty Dozen” Candidate While Ohio Experiences Worst Drought In Decades

Columbus, OH  — Ohio is currently experiencing its worst drought in decades, with 95 percent of the state and over 5 million Ohioans impacted. Despite these dire conditions, Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno continues to stand against solutions to address the climate crisis. In fact, LCV recently named Moreno as one of the “Dirty Dozen” worst candidates. These are candidates, regardless of party affiliation, who consistently side against the environment. 

“Bernie Moreno has more than earned the dubious distinction of being one of the worst candidates on the environment in the country – even as the people in Ohio, including our farmers, deal with a historic drought,” said Monica Perez, Climate Power’s States Managing Director. “We need a Senator who understands that siding against the environment means siding against the economic and health interests of everyday Ohioans.” 

Sen. Sherrod Brown, the Ohio Farm Bureau, and the USDA have all expressed concern over the serious and ongoing challenges the drought presents to Ohio’s farmers and economy, designating over half of Ohio’s 88 counties as natural disaster areas eligible to receive federal relief. 

Unfortunately, this drought is not an isolated event. The science is clear: Climate change is fueling extreme heat and droughts, and it’s equally clear that state and federal policies, and elected officials making these policies, play a huge role in the impact of extreme weather. With Sen. Brown’s support, the federal clean energy plan has provided over $13.25 billion in funding to Ohio to invest in sustainable infrastructure, promote climate resiliency, and advance climate-smart agriculture. 

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